학술논문

Megaprojects that could save the world.
Document Type
Article
Source
New Scientist. 3/16/2024, Vol. 261 Issue 3482, p36-40. 5p. 4 Color Photographs, 1 Graph.
Subject
*GEOTHERMAL resources
*FISHERIES
*HYDROGEN as fuel
*ATMOSPHERIC water vapor
*EARTH'S orbit
*GREEN fuels
Language
ISSN
0262-4079
Abstract
This article discusses five ambitious megaprojects aimed at combating climate change and its impacts. The projects include launching a solar power station into space, building artificial "energy islands" in the North Sea, stabilizing the Thwaites glacier in Antarctica, deploying an undersea curtain near the West Antarctic ice sheet, and regreening the Sinai peninsula. While these projects have potential benefits, critics argue that they may not address the root causes of climate change and could have unintended consequences. Additionally, scaling up direct air capture technology will require advancements in technology and policy incentives. [Extracted from the article]